Amankora Gangtey

The lodge’s architecture reflects the rich design culture and customs of the valley, with the buildings echoing the design of Bhutanese farmhouses and monastic dwellings. Interiors are intentionally subtle and restrained: thick walls, dark timber, handwoven fabrics and log burners combine to create relaxing spaces that are focused on the fantastic views. Every room has its own vast, wood-framed window over the valley, with indulgent window seating areas.

Dining here is rooted in Bhutan’s regional gastronomic heritage and seasoned with Western and Indian influences, all guided by the seasonal produce grown in the onsite kitchen garden, which can be toured with the chef. Large communal tables line the floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room and, when the weather allows, tables grace the hotel’s lawn for meals in the fresh mountain air. For a more intimate occasion, the hotel also offers signature candlelit dining experiences in its traditional stone potato shed.

Quietly intentional and imbedded in its natural setting, the spa at Amankora Gangtey offers two treatment rooms where the emphasis is on stillness and recovery, using traditional methods and local herbs within every therapy. It’s the perfect finale to days spent hiking in the mountains or exploring the valley. Yoga sessions are offered as complimentary starts to every day, while sound baths and meditation classes add Himalayan traditions into the wellness practices.

The hotel prides itself on its immersion in the local community, whether you’re wanting to visit the community school or stroll to the Gangtey Monastery, guests are welcomed into the moments that unfold here. You might choose to take part in Buddhist fumigation rituals, observe monks at prayer or contribute towards a monastery meal.